Today was our Teams first trip to the Bateyes. A Batay is a village in the sugar cane fields. The Haitian people live in these villages and work the sugar cane when the cane is ready for harvest. The pictures explain more that my words will, and it will take us several days to absorb what we have seen. You would not believe the incredible beauty of this country. Coconut trees are everywhere. Mountains and blue green oceans side by side. And right in the middle of it all there is extreme poverty. The children are amazing, and we have had a lot of fun playing and talking with them. I have included some before and after pictures of our work today.
Everyone is tired and will not even notice the barking dogs, moped races or 4 am roosters:)
I am so proud to be part of a church family with you guys. I only wish I could be there with you! Thanks for taking a radical step in sharing God's love with the world. We all miss you dearly!
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